He was only sorry it wouldn't be quite suitable for serial publication in the _Age_; but, as Professor Cardiff was doubtless aware, the British public were kittle cattle to shoe behind, and he hardly thought the _Age_ could handle it.
"Oh yes," Mr.Cardiff replied absently.

"Cheynemouth, I think you said--for the next five days.

Thanks.
Successful?
I dare say.

The idea is certainly a novel one.

Good-morning!" and he left the sub-editor of the _Illustrated Age_ in a state of some uncertainty as to the wisdom of having disclosed so much.